When We Ride
2Pac Feat. Outlaw Immortalz Lyrics


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Outlaw Immortalz
Bow down to somethin' greater than yourself, trick
Individuals capable of enormous amounts of chin checks and eye swolls
They know
You watchin', but you ain't seein' what lies before you, biatch
Picture if you will seven deadly human beings, blessed with the gift of speech
The power to reach
Each nigga on every street
May the heavenly father look down and be proud of what transpired
Since the day the seed was planted
The G grew but we knew he'd rise up quick
Smoked out, loc'ed out, all into shit
Just me and my dogs, livin' like hogs
Outlaw Immortalz
What follows is the story
What proceeded was the glue
What lies between is the fiction
Don't fuck around and make it true

My adversaries crumble when we rumble it's a catastrophe
I pull revenge on bitch niggas that blasted me
Plus my alias is Makaveli
A loaded three-fifty-seven with hollow points to a nigga belly
Bust him to see if he bleed
He shoulda never fucked around with a sick-ass nigga like me
They call my name out and niggas run
Best be prepared for the Outlawz, here we come

They call me Hussein Fatal, it's a two game table
I'm robbin' ya niggas' cradle with a knife in your navel
Rap-related, criminally activated and evil
I wouldn't wanna be you behind my fuckin' Desert Eagle
Til the end, I'm tellin' all friends and enemies
You see what I got to make you freeze, to touch me you need ten of these
Complete most, wanted on the streets of the East coast
Young Gunz fire and niggas bleed, I see Mo

I be shinin' like white diamonds and crystal
Glistenin' holdin' pistols
The mission's simple, fold up and roll up dead presidentials, sew up all the potential
Million, billion dollar baller potential
Sort it, oughta call on a nigga I'll be sure to get you
Take cash bro, fast yo, for my Kastro
Blast and I'mma last yo past all these Glass Joes
And assholes who claim, like they be runnin' thangs
I be gunnin' those same niggas runnin' late, to their fate

My alias is motherfuckin' Na-poleon, and I'd rather be
Robbin' again before these motherfuckers leave me sufferin'
But it ain't nothin', and I got no time for no bluffin'
Befo' a nigga finish with puttin' in work I betta end up with somethin'
I think these niggas got the game fucked up
If they don't believe, that a young nigga like me, would bust (Boo-Yaa!)
Perhaps it's a must, I'm facin' cases, fuck probation
Is what I'm screamin' when these money hungry cops be chasin'

Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride
Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride

It's the imperial serial killer
Alias Mussolini mentally unstable G status
So you can't see me drug warlord
Riding Concorde jets, Rag Vette's
Shakin' bitches and snitches and trippin' on sets
Inglewoods banger, keepin' one in the chamber
For the anger that I build inside, when it's time to ride
Suicidal thoughts lurk fuckin' no end to revenge
Fuck any, my alias Mussolini

They call me Idi, from the side of seedy
Young nigga greedy, so I'm runnin up on these niggas easy
It ain't nuttin, 'cause if they wantin' somethin'
So I'mma commence to dumpin' stomp down and struck up while my beat is bumpin, Thuggin
To my fuckin last note, with Lo-Pole and Kastro
Who you thought was on that asshole, don't ask though
Outlaw Immortalz doin this dit-nirt on the sli-zow
Ain't no chance to hide when we ride

My alias Khadafi, Trump tight so feds can't copy
Six-three and cocky quick to hit your bitch if she jock me
Severely addicted to livin' like a fuckin' felon while beefin'
With rookie cops the cookie rocks a nigga sellin'
Since a short I been livin life defiant, nickel plated chrome
Got this baby Capone lookin' like a giant, and I ain't lyin'
It's like it's me against myself
With all these backstabbin' snakes grabbin' at my fuckin wealth

Mo Khomeini goes terrorist, mad man killer
The bottom of the river where the body lays and shivers
I'm that nigga with the fifty cap pouch, with the murderous stacks
That increase, while these motherfuckers eat beef
It's been a long road, a lot of episodes
And as the Glock loads, I gotta teach hoes
Reach hoes, make 'em feel a nigga when I'm mashin'
Now I'm surpassin' any assassin

Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride
Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride

Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride
Thug nigga 'til we die
No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
When we ride

Outlaw Immortalz baby
Y'all niggas can't fade this ol crazy shit
Makaveli, Hussein, Kastro, Khadafi, Mussolini
Amin, Naploleon, Khomani
What y'all really wanna do?
Like them niggas said
"What would you do?
If you could fuck with me and my crew"
Thug Life, yeah nigga
Flashin' on niggas Thug Life right?
This year we Thug Life
But we Outlaw Immortalz
We die nigga, but we multiply, we like legends nigga
Like I'll make you famous motherfucker
I'm talkin' about Newsweek and Time Magazine and all that ol good shit




My niggas make the papers baby
My niggas make the front page

Overall Meaning

In "When We Ride," 2Pac and the Outlaw Immortalz establish a sense of toughness and camaraderie that follows through the course of the song. The track opens with the line, "Bow down to something greater than yourself, trick," an indication that the group holds itself in high esteem. They know that outsiders are watching but they only pay attention to their own strength and ability. The lyrics talk about seven individuals blessed with the "gift of speech" and "the power to reach each n****r on every street." It is obvious that the group has an impact on the people around them, and they are vocal about their emotions.


The rappers take turns to introduce themselves to the listener, each indicating their unique skill set and their fearsome rep. Hussein Fatal boasts of his "Desert Eagle" and the power he wields because of it, followed by Yaki Kadafi, who raps about his addiction to the "life of a fucking felon." They describe their methods of violence and revenge, rapping about taking the law into their own hands. Tupac comes in at the end to underscore the group's mentality, stating that they are Outlaw Immortalz and that they intend to make their mark on the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Bow down to somethin' greater than yourself, trick
Acknowledge and respect a force that is more powerful than you, fool.


Individuals capable of enormous amounts of chin checks and eye swolls
People with the ability to deliver powerful punches and cause physical harm.


They know
They are aware of their own strength and significance.


You watchin', but you ain't seein' what lies before you, biatch
You are observing, but you fail to comprehend the true nature or potential of what is in front of you, bitch.


Picture if you will seven deadly human beings, blessed with the gift of speech
Imagine seven individuals who possess a dangerous and persuasive way of communicating.


The power to reach
The ability to influence and connect with each person on the streets.


Each nigga on every street
Every person in every neighborhood.


May the heavenly father look down and be proud of what transpired
May God take pride in what has unfolded.


Since the day the seed was planted
Since the moment this movement was initiated.


The G grew but we knew he'd rise up quick
The leader gained power and influence rapidly as we expected.


Smoked out, loc'ed out, all into shit
Engaged in a lifestyle dominated by drugs and aggression.


Just me and my dogs, livin' like hogs
Me and my close associates, living recklessly and luxuriously.


What follows is the story
What comes next is the narrative.


What proceeded was the glue
What came before was the binding force.


What lies between is the fiction
What exists in the middle is fabricated or exaggerated.


Don't fuck around and make it true
Do not engage in actions that will turn the fiction into reality.


My adversaries crumble when we rumble it's a catastrophe
My enemies collapse and fail miserably when we engage in a fight, leading to disaster for them.


I pull revenge on bitch niggas that blasted me
I seek vengeance against cowardly individuals who have attacked me in the past.


Plus my alias is Makaveli
In addition, my alternate name is Makaveli, referencing the infamous Italian philosopher and strategist Niccolò Machiavelli.


A loaded three-fifty-seven with hollow points to a nigga belly
I carry a powerful handgun with ammunition designed to inflict maximum damage to a person's abdomen.


Bust him to see if he bleed
Shoot him to confirm whether he can be hurt or killed.


He shoulda never fucked around with a sick-ass nigga like me
He should have never engaged or provoked someone as dangerous and mentally disturbed as myself.


They call my name out and niggas run
When my name is mentioned, people retreat or flee in fear.


Best be prepared for the Outlawz, here we come
Be ready for the Outlawz, as we are about to arrive and confront you.


They call me Hussein Fatal, it's a two game table
I am known as Hussein Fatal, and I excel in multiple aspects, like a versatile player in a game.


I'm robbin' ya niggas' cradle with a knife in your navel
I am stealing your life or youthfulness by attacking you aggressively, symbolized by a knife near your belly button.


Rap-related, criminally activated and evil
Involved in the rap industry, engaging in criminal activities and displaying malicious intentions.


I wouldn't wanna be you behind my fuckin' Desert Eagle
I would not want to be in your position when faced with my powerful Desert Eagle handgun.


Til the end, I'm tellin' all friends and enemies
Until the very end, I am disclosing the truth to both allies and foes.


You see what I got to make you freeze, to touch me you need ten of these
You witness the weapon I possess that would make you hesitate; it would take ten of your own to intimidate me.


Complete most, wanted on the streets of the East coast
I am highly sought after by law enforcement on the East coast.


Young Gunz fire and niggas bleed, I see Mo
Our young and skilled individuals shoot their guns, causing others to bleed. I witness the aftermath.


I be shinin' like white diamonds and crystal
I radiate brightness and grandeur, resembling white diamonds and crystal.


Glistenin' holdin' pistols
Gleaming while holding firearms.


The mission's simple, fold up and roll up dead presidentials, sew up all the potential
The objective is straightforward: accumulate and handle large amounts of cash while eliminating political figures to control the potential power.


Million, billion dollar baller potential
The potential to become a millionaire or billionaire, possessing great financial power.


Sort it, oughta call on a nigga I'll be sure to get you
Arrange it, should you need assistance, just contact me and I will guarantee your desired outcome.


Take cash bro, fast yo, for my Kastro
Get your money rapidly, my brother, to assist Kastro.


Blast and I'mma last yo past all these Glass Joes
Shoot and I will survive, surpassing all these weak and fragile individuals.


And assholes who claim, like they be runnin' thangs
And fools who falsely assert their dominance and control.


I be gunnin' those same niggas runnin' late, to their fate
I will target those very individuals who are slow to react, leading them towards their inevitable downfall.


My alias is motherfuckin' Na-poleon, and I'd rather be
My alternate name is fucking Napoleon, and I would prefer to be


Robbin' again before these motherfuckers leave me sufferin'
Engaging in theft once more rather than allowing these individuals to cause me anguish.


But it ain't nothin', and I got no time for no bluffin'
But it is inconsequential, and I do not have time for deception or games.


Befo' a nigga finish with puttin' in work I betta end up with somethin'
Before I complete my labor, I demand to have gained something valuable.


I think these niggas got the game fucked up
I believe these individuals have a completely wrong understanding of the situation or the rules of the game.


If they don't believe, that a young nigga like me, would bust (Boo-Yaa!)
If they doubt that a young African-American like myself would take aggressive action (Boo-Yaa!).


Perhaps it's a must, I'm facin' cases, fuck probation
Maybe it is necessary, as I am currently dealing with legal charges and have no respect for probation.


Is what I'm screamin' when these money hungry cops be chasin'
It is what I am expressing when these corrupt police officers relentlessly pursue me due to their greed for money.


No mercy on these playa hatin' bitches, ask me why
I show no compassion towards these jealous individuals, ask me why.


When we ride
When we take action or initiate our movement.


It's the imperial serial killer
It is the formidable and relentless murderer.


Alias Mussolini mentally unstable G status
Also known as Mussolini, characterized as mentally unstable with extreme gangster status.


So you can't see me drug warlord
To the point where you are unable to perceive me, I am a powerful figure in the drug trade.


Riding Concorde jets, Rag Vette's
Traveling on high-speed Concorde jets and driving luxurious Corvette cars.


Shakin' bitches and snitches and trippin' on sets
Intimidating and betraying women and informants while causing chaos in particular territories.


Inglewoods banger, keepin' one in the chamber
Representing Inglewood's gang member, always ready to use a loaded firearm.


For the anger that I build inside, when it's time to ride
To release the anger that accumulates within me when it is time to take action.


Suicidal thoughts lurk fuckin' no end to revenge
Thoughts of self-destruction are ever-present, driven by an unending desire for retaliation.


Fuck any, my alias Mussolini
Show contempt towards anyone who disrespects me, my alternate name being Mussolini.


They call me Idi, from the side of seedy
I am known as Idi, coming from a dangerous and corrupted environment.


Young nigga greedy, so I'm runnin up on these niggas easy
As a young and ambitious individual, I am eager to confront and overpower these individuals effortlessly.


It ain't nuttin, 'cause if they wantin' somethin'
It does not matter, as if they desire conflict or confrontation,


So I'mma commence to dumpin' stomp down and struck up while my beat is bumpin, Thuggin
I will begin to shoot and physically attack aggressively while the music amplifies and intensifies, displaying my dedication to the thug lifestyle.


To my fuckin last note, with Lo-Pole and Kastro
Until my very last breath, alongside my trusted companions Lo-Pole and Kastro.


Who you thought was on that asshole, don't ask though
Those individuals you assumed were inferior, do not inquire further.


Outlaw Immortalz doin this dit-nirt on the sli-zow
The Outlaw Immortalz are carrying out this illicit activity discreetly and smoothly.


Ain't no chance to hide when we ride
There is no opportunity to conceal oneself when we take action.


My alias Khadafi, Trump tight so feds can't copy
My alternate name is Khadafi, representing my level of security that prevents law enforcement from replicating or imitating my actions.


Six-three and cocky quick to hit your bitch if she jock me
I am six feet and three inches tall and overly confident, ready to physically assault anyone who shows interest in me or flatters me excessively.


Severely addicted to livin' like a fuckin' felon while beefin'
I have a strong obsession with living recklessly and unlawfully while engaging in conflicts.


With rookie cops the cookie rocks a nigga sellin'
When dealing with inexperienced police officers, I distribute and sell highly addictive drugs.


Since a short I been livin life defiant, nickel plated chrome
For a brief period, I have been living a rebellious lifestyle, armed with a nickel-plated chrome handgun.


Got this baby Capone lookin' like a giant, and I ain't lyin'
Carrying this small but powerful firearm makes me resemble a young version of Al Capone, and I am not exaggerating.


It's like it's me against myself
It feels as if I am constantly battling myself.


With all these backstabbin' snakes grabbin' at my fuckin wealth
As all these deceitful and treacherous individuals attempt to take advantage of me and deprive me of my hard-earned riches.


Mo Khomeini goes terrorist, mad man killer
I, Mo Khomeini, transform into a terrorist, a deranged individual capable of murder.


The bottom of the river where the body lays and shivers
The riverbed serves as the final resting place for the deceased, causing their bodies to tremble.


I'm that nigga with the fifty cap pouch, with the murderous stacks
I am the individual carrying a magazine filled with fifty rounds, along with a significant amount of money gained through criminal activities.


That increase, while these motherfuckers eat beef
That continues to grow, while these individuals engage in conflict.


It's been a long road, a lot of episodes
This journey has been arduous and filled with numerous incidents.


And as the Glock loads, I gotta teach hoes
And as I prepare my Glock handgun, I must educate and assert my dominance over women.


Reach hoes, make 'em feel a nigga when I'm mashin'
Conquer women, making them experience intense emotions when I am on a rampage.


Now I'm surpassin' any assassin
Now I am exceeding the capabilities of any hired killer or hitman.


Outlaw Immortalz baby
We are the Outlaw Immortalz, my dear.


Y'all niggas can't fade this ol crazy shit
None of you can handle or compete with this insane and audacious content.


Makaveli, Hussein, Kastro, Khadafi, Mussolini
Referring to the members of the group: Makaveli, Hussein, Kastro, Khadafi, and Mussolini.


Amin, Naploleon, Khomani
Also including Amin, Naploleon, and Khomani.


What y'all really wanna do?
What exactly do all of you desire or intend to do?


Like them niggas said
Similar to what those individuals previously mentioned.


"What would you do?
"What actions would you take?


If you could fuck with me and my crew"
If you had the audacity to confront me and my group."


Thug Life, yeah nigga
This is the Thug Life, my friend.


Flashin' on niggas Thug Life right?
Intimidating individuals with the expression of the Thug Life mentality, right?


This year we Thug Life
In this time period, we embody the Thug Life philosophy.


But we Outlaw Immortalz
However, we are ultimately the Outlaw Immortalz.


We die nigga, but we multiply, we like legends nigga
We may physically die, my friend, but our legacy lives on and continues to grow, resembling legendary figures.


Like I'll make you famous motherfucker
Just like I will elevate your status and make you well-known, you motherfucker.


I'm talkin' about Newsweek and Time Magazine and all that ol good shit
Referring to major publications and media outlets that will feature you prominently.


My niggas make the papers baby
My companions and I become newsworthy, darling.


My niggas make the front page
My comrades become the focus of attention on the front cover.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE WASHINGTON, MARK S JORDAN, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR, TYRUSS HIMES, YAFEU A FULA

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@aleesha0o0

Outlaw Immortals

2pac 🕊
Kadafi🕊
Fatal 🕊
Mousilini 🕊
Kato 🖖🏾
Napoleon 🖖🏾
EDI mean 🖖🏾
Young Noble 🖖🏾.....the most Underated Group in Rap but they still paved the way.For So many Group since 95



All comments from YouTube:

@KEYBEATZ

RIP 2Pac, Kadafi, Big Syke, and Fatal! This song alone is better than anything in the top 40 hip-hop in 2022

@askarygarcia1

Anything better than shit put out this last decade.
RIP to some real legends🙏

@7GADMUSIQVEVO

Them Gs was hard asf 👹🫡

@tmo2798

I can't believe anyone considers that a compliment. 40? 2022? Bro. "Cloak Life" by Doppelgangaz used a similar drum kit. Took years. This song is super aggressive. Johnny J was hard to outdo. It took decades. That Mexican worked for the DoD. Thus badass samples. Top 40? Wow. Military officials worked on this. Mexicans.

@chrisdperez786

💯

@kimanistewart1664

Although underrated this song is massive af.

@hollywoodp3581

2Pac was clever as they come naming All the Outlawz after America's Advisories!!!! R.I.P Big Brother!!

@Greeb750

never knew till now lol

@jona.scholt4362

American? Have you ever even heard of Machiavelli, Napoleon, Idi Amin?

@maxdembo2029

screnciful adversaries and yes it was

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